Early Years level 3 Practitioner

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Location: Cheltenham

Hours: Full Time | Monday to Friday | 8:45am - 3:15pm

Pay: £16.87 per hour

Start Date: September 2026

Are you a passionate Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking for your next opportunity within a supportive and welcoming school environment?

Thrive Education is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a fantastic school in Cheltenham that is looking to welcome a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated practitioner to join their pre-school team on a full-time basis from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of an experienced team where you will play an important role in supporting children s learning, development and wellbeing during those crucial early years.

Working Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 3:15pm
, you will:

• Support children aged 3-4 within a nurturing pre-school environment.
• Plan and deliver engaging play-based learning activities.
• Encourage children s social, emotional and educational development.
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain high standards of care.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or equivalent).
• Has experience working within an Early Years setting.
• Is enthusiastic, proactive and passionate about supporting children s development.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is committed to providing outstanding care and learning opportunities.

At Thrive Education, we pride ourselves on matching great practitioners with great settings.

When you join Thrive, you ll benefit from:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• A dedicated consultant who understands Early Years recruitment.
• Ongoing support throughout your placement.
• Friendly, honest communication from start to finish.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles across Gloucestershire.